Floods in Larut Matang and Selama force evacuation of 42 people


IPOH: The district of Larut Matang and Selama was hit by floods on Saturday (Jan 25) morning, forcing 42 victims from 15 families to seek shelter at the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Orang Ramai Simpang Halt.

The Perak State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, in a statement, said the flooding was caused by continuous heavy rain for an hour, which led to several areas in Kampung Simpang Halt being inundated.

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